. >> 2013 means new laws take effect across the nation. >> the changes impact things large and small. in our area, history is being made. >> reporter: when the ball drops in times square, a host enough laws will take effect across the country. gay couples in maryland will able to tie the knot legally. nine states and the district of columbia have now legalized same-sex marriage. maryland is the first state south of the mason-dixon line to make gay marriage legal. workers in two more states can say no to bosses demanding access to their social media accounts like facebook or twitter. laws in california and illinois are on taking effect making it illegal for employers to make workers give access to their password protected social networking accounts. hundreds of thousands will ring in the new year with more money in their paychecks. ten states across the country are raising the minimum wage for 2013. most of the pay bumps come from state cost of living adjustments that account for inflation. washington state will still hold the title of having the highest minimum wage in the country at